Niku Jaga Japanese Beef Stew in the Crock Pot

Experience the comforting flavors of Japan with this effortless Crock Pot Niku Jaga, a traditional Japanese beef stew packed with tender slices of beef, hearty potatoes, and sweet, simmered vegetables. Infused with a delicate umami-rich broth made from dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake, this slow-cooked classic delivers a perfectly balanced sweet and savory taste. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe lets your crock pot do the hard work, melding the flavors into a soul-warming dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Garnished with vibrant snow peas for a fresh pop of color, this recipe is a delicious and authentic way to enjoy Japanese home-cooked comfort food with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Thinly sliced beef chuck or sirloin
• 3 medium Russet potatoes
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 large Onion
• 50 grams Snow peas (optional, for garnish)
• 2 cups Dashi stock
• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Mirin
• 2 tablespoons Sake
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cut the potatoes into large bite-sized chunks. Peel and slice the carrots into thick diagonal pieces. Slice the onion into wedges.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced beef and cook just until it changes color, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, lightly sauté the onions until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. This helps enhance their sweetness.

Step 4

Place the potatoes, carrots, onions, and cooked beef into the crock pot.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and water. Stir to mix thoroughly.

Step 6

Pour the liquid mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot, ensuring the vegetables and meat are submerged.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours or until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the flavors are well absorbed.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional soy sauce or sugar as needed, depending on your preference.

Step 9

Blanch the snow peas in a small pot of boiling water for 1-2 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside as a garnish.

Step 10

Serve the Niku Jaga warm in bowls, garnished with the blanched snow peas. Enjoy with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2098.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1845.5

Total Fat 74.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 210mg	0%
Sodium 3665.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 73.2g
Protein 85.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 272.4mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 4874.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.2%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 45.3%